Kendrick asked Felicia to come by his apartment at 5 p.m. to study, but she didn't show up until 6 p.m. When she arrived, Kendrick gestured for her to sit on the sofa, but she headed straight for his room instead. Kendrick didn't want her in his room because he hadn't made the bed or put away his comic book collection. Felicia makes judgments about Kendrick's personality based on his room. Which of the following illustrates chronemics as a type of nonverbal communication?

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Chronemics deals with the use of time in communication, including punctuality and the amount of time one takes to respond or engage in activities. Felicia being late is an example of chronemics because it communicates a message through the timing of her actions.

Kendrick Asked Felicia to Come by His Apartment at 5